From left, Jenni Boren, 24; Hank Pahmiyer, 23; and Kc Boren, 22, all of Victoria, wave to a honking trucker as they paddle in the rain along U.S. 87 during the storm in Victoria. "The water

From left, Jenni Boren, 24; Hank Pahmiyer, 23; and Kc Boren, 22, all of Victoria, wave to a honking trucker as they paddle in the rain along U.S. 87 during the storm in Victoria. "The water was there, and it was inviting. Truckers would honk at us as they went by and give their approval; everyone else probably thought we were nuts," Kc said. "We're having a monopoly party the rest of the day."